The Easiest King Cake You'll Ever Make

Mardi Gras is officially here, and to celebrate we're whipping up some sweet mini king cakes that are as easy as 1-2-3! We've taken the hard work out with a few simple tricks, but if you're inclined to make the full version, we also have a great recipe for that as well!

Mini Cinnamon Roll King Cakes

From Pillsbury

Ingredients

1. 1 17.5-ounce can Pillsbury Grands! cinnamon rolls
   2 tablespoons yellow sanding sugar
   2 tablespoons purple sanding sugar
   2 tablespoons green sanding sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
2. Separate dough into 5 rolls. Unroll one roll and fold in half lengthwise. Twist dough into a spiral, and then shape into a circle. Place on the cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining rolls, placing them 2 inches apart.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. While still warm, spread icing on top and sprinkle with colored sugars.

Information

Category

Breakfast/Brunch

Yield

5 mini king cakes

Total Time

29 minutes, 59 seconds